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Two children among four killed as fuel tank of commercial vehicle explodes in Gujarat's Kutch

At least two children among four killed as fuel tank of commercial vehicle exploded in Gujarat's Kutch on Saturday. The incident was reported in the Nakhatrana area in the afternoon, officials said. Four persons, including two children, have died following what appears to be a blast in the diesel tank of a small commercial vehicle in Nakhatrana, Police Inspector A M Patel told PTI.

22 Aug 2026 8:28 pm
Matt Renshaw returns as Australia name playing XI for second Bangladesh Test in Mackay

The stage is set for the second and final Test of the ongoing series between Australia and Bangladesh. The two sides are slated to take on each other at the Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay,...

21 Aug 2026 11:52 am
Elon Musk says Starlink can boost rural connectivity in India as company seeks fresh approval

Elon Musk is reportedly talking up Starlinks potential to bring better internet to rural and underserved parts of India. When someone flagged the need for reliable connectivity in those areas on X, Musk replied that Starlink could give these communities a real boost, especially where current networks fall short.

21 Aug 2026 10:49 am
Visakhapatnam: Crying 6-year-old slapped by teacher over homework, he collapses and dies on the spot

A six-year-old UKG student died in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam after being allegedly slapped by a teacher for failing to complete his homework, said the police. The incident has sparked an outrage in the state, with...

21 Aug 2026 10:31 am
RPF fired, panic on board: Moment when ship with 21 Indians was attacked by Iranian naval forces | VIDEO

Indian seafarers were once again caught in the crossfire with the US-Iran conflict raging in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz being a key battleground, which has led to several casualties due to missile...

21 Aug 2026 10:31 am
The Odyssey surpasses 'Deadpool and Wolverine' as highest-grossing R-rated film, Ryan Reynolds reacts

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey continues to perform well at the box office despite competition from Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The Matt Damon-starrer has now achieved another major milestone, becoming the highest-grossing R-rated film of all...

21 Aug 2026 10:07 am
Charter plane with 8 onboard crashes in Alaska, search and rescue operations launched

A charter plane carrying eight people crashed Thursday near a remote radar site in western Alaska, a federal official said.

21 Aug 2026 8:42 am
Not Pakistan, but China to be India's principal competitor across domains: Former Army chief Naravane

Indian Army's former chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane believes that China will be India's principal competitor across multiple sectors in the long-term, even as New Delhi continues to focus on Islamabad due to the continued...

21 Aug 2026 8:23 am
US Open scripts history, sets record prize money for singles champions ahead of 2026 edition; Check details

The stage is set for yet another season of the US Open. Ahead of the latest edition of the marquee tournament, the US Open is set to offer the biggest prize money in Grand Slam history. In a 20 per cent increase from the previous year, the singles champion will receive 52.65 crore, which is a 10 per cent increase from 2025.

21 Aug 2026 8:20 am
UPSC CSE Mains 2026 from today; check reporting time, exam centre guidelines

The Union Public Service Commission, UPSC CSE Mains 2026 will be held from today, August 21. UPSC CSE Mains is scheduled to be held daily in two shifts; forenoon session from 9 am to 12 noon and afternoon session from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

21 Aug 2026 6:15 am
Why does Congress not want to sing the full version of Vande Mataram? Explained

The Vande Mataram debate has once again turned into a major political flashpoint, with the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) taking sharply different positions over how much of the national song should be sung at public and party events. The Congress Working Committee (CWC) has decided that the party will continue with the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at its programmes, citing a resolution adopted by the party in 1937.

20 Aug 2026 9:23 pm
Maharashtra begins inspection drive on Marathi, 1,268 drivers issued notices, what will happen next?

The knowledge of conversational Marathi has been made mandatory for commercial passenger vehicle drivers in Maharashtra by the state government to ensure better communication with passengers. An inspection drive to enforce this rule started across the state on Thursday. Drivers found lacking adequate knowledge of conversational Marathi during inspections will be issued a notice and required to learn the language within one month. Failure to learn Marathi within the stipulated period will result

20 Aug 2026 9:22 pm
Toxic English trailer gets thumbs-up from Yash fans, internet draws Hollywood comparisons

The trailer of Yash's Toxic has been released in English, and the internet can't stop raving about it. A section of fans has added that the English version of the trailer sounds better than the Hindi version.Helmed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic also stars Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria.

20 Aug 2026 8:42 pm
Maharashtra FDA cracks down on adulterated cooking oil; open sale banned, strict penalties for violations

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tightened its crackdown on adulteration and regulatory violations in the edible oil sector. Under its 'Safe Food, Safe Drugs, Safe Maharashtra' campaign, the FDA has issued a compliance order for businesses involved in the edible oil trade. Under the leadership of FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, the department has directed strict compliance with food safety norms covering the entire chain, from production and packaging to storage, transport

20 Aug 2026 8:39 pm
Supreme Court sets up high-powered committee to investigate police action against student protesters

The Supreme Court on Thursday constituted a High-Power Inquiry Committee (HPEC) to investigate the actions of police and security forces during student protests held at Jantar Mantar and other parts of the country. The apex court stated that an independent and impartial inquiry is necessary regarding allegations of excessive use of force against protesters. The five-member High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC), headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice R. Subhash Reddy, to examine allegations

20 Aug 2026 4:48 pm
Gangster Vinod Panu alias Kana shot dead outside Hisar court gate; 12 rounds fired

In a shocking incident, a gangster was shot dead outside the court gate in Haryana's Hisar on Thursday. The gangster, identified as Vinod Panu alias Kana, had arrived at the court for a hearing when...

20 Aug 2026 4:04 pm